HC Deb 03 February 1987 vol 109 cc599-600W
20. Mr. Gale

asked the Paymaster General how many people are now employed in activities underpinning tourism and leisure.

Mr. Trippier

There were 1.3 million employees in September 1986 in the tourism-related industries (for example hotels, catering, sports and other recreational services) which serve the needs of tourism and leisure.

72. Mr. Alexander

asked the Paymaster General whether he will estimate how much employment in tourism and leisure has grown since 1979.

Mr. Trippier

Information on the number of employees in those sectors which most directly serve tourists (hotels and catering, and leisure services) showed an increase of 147,000 to just over 1.3 million between September 1979 and September 1986.